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When could a criminal charge put your driver’s license at risk?

On Behalf of | Jul 13, 2021 | Criminal Defense |

Many Massachusetts residents rely on their driver’s license for their main transportation needs. Without their license, they may find themselves having a more difficult time getting to work on time, running important errands, picking their kids up from school and much more. As a result, if someone’s driver’s license is on the line due to a criminal-related issue, addressing the matter effectively is often the desired outcome. 

You may have recently found yourself under arrest or under investigation by law enforcement. If this is the case, you may have concerns that you could lose your driver’s license. Depending on the circumstances and any criminal charges you face, creating and presenting a criminal defense may allow you to work toward maintaining your license or later finding a way to have it reinstated if it is revoked. 

What happened? 

Unfortunately, numerous scenarios could result in a police officer making an arrest and a criminal court judge deciding that driver’s license revocation suits the situation. Some of those scenarios include the following: 

  • Reckless driving 
  • Excessive speeding or racing 
  • Committing a hit-and-run, especially if the accident caused injuries 
  • Driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs 
  • Not answering a traffic summons 
  • Not answering another type of court summons 
  • Using fake or altered license plates on a vehicle 
  • Facing a conviction for a drug-related offense, even if driving was not involved 
  • Driving on an already suspended license 

These examples could also come with other serious consequences aside from losing your driver’s license, so if you face any charges relating to these types of predicaments, you would be wise to thoroughly consider your criminal defense options. 

The details matter 

As with any situation in which a person might face criminal consequences, fully understanding how and why the charges came about and the possible repercussions is crucial. In many cases, driver’s license revocation may only be a small part of a case, and other, even more serious penalties could result. If you are facing criminal charges and your driver’s license is on the line, you may want to gain reliable information regarding your available legal options. 

Additionally, you may want to remember that even if your driver’s license does face a revocation, you may have the ability to work toward getting a new license. This type of reinstatement would require your meeting various stipulations, so it is essential to understand your specific case and circumstances. 

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